Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent is a nursing home in Virginia, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since February 28, 20249 (Minnesota average 23)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.6 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on March 26, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.
Fire safety inspection on March 26, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on January 9, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on January 9, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0226. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
Citation K0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 28, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 28, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2024.
Citation K0541. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.5 to 4.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (218) 749-9411
- Last standard health inspection
- March 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day, on average
- 16
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Essentia Health Virginia LLC
- Chain
- Essentia Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (9 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SMDC MEDICAL CENTERDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 07/01/2012
- ESSENTIA HEALTHIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/28/2012
- ST MARYS DULUTH CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/28/2012
- BEARD, BRADLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2023
- BOREN, KEVINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2023
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- MEYER, DEBORAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/09/2023
Questions
When was Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent last inspected?
CMS lists March 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since February 28, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.